Ātma Yoga & Energy Center — Local services in Mexico City

I read all the nice reviews and was quite disappointed when visiting the studio: nothing about the studio set up was explained by the girl at the reception and the class was probably one of my least favourite classes in more than 15 years of yoga - as a student and teacher. The teacher seemed rather unmotivated, wearing dirty socks (niyama of saucha) and teaching in a way that felt unsafe. I might not be familiar enough with rocket yoga but going into pincha without shoulder and core strengthening and into dragonfly without hip opening seems not very responsible. Even more so given the fact that at least 2/3 of the students were not able to perform (the about 30) chaturangas correctly aligned....trying to make this as kind as possible, thinking that it is true and necessary to give the...

I am fairly new to yoga. But I have been to a dozen or more studios in the US and Ātma (Condesa) was the friendliest and most authentic experience I have ever had. Anna Vanzani is, in my opinion, exactly what a yogi/yogini should be: patient, caring, inclusive, and a master of the practice. She gently reminds her students that controlled breathing and listening to the body is every bit as important as getting a pose "right." She effortlessly alternates between teaching technique and mechanics to philosophy and mindfulness. I left each session feeling accomplished, grateful for my health, and at peace. Bali (sp.?) at the front desk is also a total sweetheart. I will certainly return to Ātma whenever I am in...

The perfect way to start everyday in Mexico City. My wife and I live to travel and believe yoga makes everyplace feel like home. Without exception, Anna is a world class teacher! She brings confidence, strength, heart, soul, and spirituality to every class we took. Don't sleep on Atma... Cheers!

As a follow up, it turns out we unintentionally, but very excitingly and maybe not surprisingly, got pregnant with our first after Anna's hour and a half Saturday morning...